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Hyosung

Hyosung Corporation, a prominent player in the global manufacturing sector, is headquartered in South Korea (KR) and operates extensively across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Founded in 1966, Hyosung has established itself as a leader in various industries, including textiles, chemicals, and industrial machinery. The company is renowned for its innovative core products, such as high-performance textiles and advanced industrial equipment, which are distinguished by their quality and technological advancements. Hyosung's commitment to sustainability and efficiency has positioned it favourably in the market, earning accolades for its eco-friendly practices and cutting-edge solutions. With a strong emphasis on research and development, Hyosung continues to drive growth and maintain its competitive edge in the global marketplace.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Hyosung's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

48

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

25

Industry Benchmark

Hyosung's score of 48 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Hyosung's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Hyosung Advanced Materials Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 303,184,000 kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of about 284,833,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 514,221,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. Additionally, Hyosung is committed to a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions, which include emissions from purchased goods and services, as well as fuel- and energy-related activities, within the same timeframe. Furthermore, the company plans for 60% of its suppliers, by spend, to have science-based targets by 2028. These initiatives align with industry standards for climate action and demonstrate Hyosung's commitment to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint.

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20162017201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
223,097,600
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
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000,000,000
Scope 2
1,051,955,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
-
-
0,000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Hyosung's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Hyosung is headquartered in KR, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Hyosung is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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